About
We offer high-quality in-depth training for the aerial teacher, specializing in aerial fabric.
We offer LIVE trainings about 1/year in Castle Rock, Colorado. We also offer ONLINE trainings year-round through this website.
Teaching Philosophy and Methods
Aerial fabric is the most popular apparatus in recreational programs. However, starting students with climbs may not be the most accessible way to begin an aerial journey. If you teach early beginners, we highly recommend (but do not require) starting the Aerial Sling 1 Teacher Training.
Teaching aerial fabric requires a clear understanding of the skills, progressions, technique, spotting, diverse learning styles, and classroom management to help students find success. It’s important to notice what a student is ready to progress, and then find unique ways for them to engage with level appropriate material. This allows you to reach more learners and to stay fresh in your own teaching over the long haul. By entering each class with a beginner’s mind, you will learn something new every time you teach.
In the Born to Fly™ methodology, we expose our students to fabric theory early on through puzzles and challenge their artistry through creative tasks. Our goal is to develop an aerialist’s strength, intelligence, and artistry simultaneously so nothing gets left behind. We ask students to spend more time with each skill, which allows them to build strength over a longer period of time before progressing to the next level.
We offer high-quality in-depth training for the aerial teacher, specializing in aerial fabric.
We offer LIVE trainings about 1/year in Castle Rock, Colorado. We also offer ONLINE trainings year-round through this website.
Teaching Philosophy and Methods
Aerial fabric is the most popular apparatus in recreational programs. However, starting students with climbs may not be the most accessible way to begin an aerial journey. If you teach early beginners, we highly recommend (but do not require) starting the Aerial Sling 1 Teacher Training.
Teaching aerial fabric requires a clear understanding of the skills, progressions, technique, spotting, diverse learning styles, and classroom management to help students find success. It’s important to notice what a student is ready to progress, and then find unique ways for them to engage with level appropriate material. This allows you to reach more learners and to stay fresh in your own teaching over the long haul. By entering each class with a beginner’s mind, you will learn something new every time you teach.
In the Born to Fly™ methodology, we expose our students to fabric theory early on through puzzles and challenge their artistry through creative tasks. Our goal is to develop an aerialist’s strength, intelligence, and artistry simultaneously so nothing gets left behind. We ask students to spend more time with each skill, which allows them to build strength over a longer period of time before progressing to the next level.
I LOVE the curriculum and the theory that forms your foundation for teaching; this course has made me a much more confident, present, and mindful teacher! Furthermore, the theory and puzzle-building has provided me with nearly infinite class material! |
ONLINE Aerial Silks/Fabric Level 1 Teacher Training
(Level 2 is in-progress, anticipated release: 2027)
35+ Hrs of Online Training Course Work
--includes 3 live (over zoom) hours to ask your questions
and receive mentorship.
When:
START ANYTIME. This is a self-paced training. Once you start, you will have access to the material for 2 years.
Watch the pre-recorded training videos at your own convenience and schedule the 1-1 mentorship hours when it is convenient for you. Must schedule the live hours within one year of purchase. (Please note our offices are closed for mentor hours June or July).
Cost:
$875 (plus purchase of textbooks, sold separately)
Note: We are no longer issuing certifications for trainings, but we can do a courtesy "certification of completion" for training after the mentor hours are complete and videos have been watched.
Included Videos:
Topics & Modules included in the video lectures
--sling skill-specific teacher training (going over common student issues, progressions, important cues, etc)
--classroom observations so that you can see the skills being taught to real students
--Shoulder Anatomy Course (includes 56 page manual)
--Core Anatomy Course (includes 33 page manual)
(Level 2 is in-progress, anticipated release: 2027)
35+ Hrs of Online Training Course Work
--includes 3 live (over zoom) hours to ask your questions
and receive mentorship.
When:
START ANYTIME. This is a self-paced training. Once you start, you will have access to the material for 2 years.
Watch the pre-recorded training videos at your own convenience and schedule the 1-1 mentorship hours when it is convenient for you. Must schedule the live hours within one year of purchase. (Please note our offices are closed for mentor hours June or July).
Cost:
$875 (plus purchase of textbooks, sold separately)
Note: We are no longer issuing certifications for trainings, but we can do a courtesy "certification of completion" for training after the mentor hours are complete and videos have been watched.
Included Videos:
Topics & Modules included in the video lectures
--sling skill-specific teacher training (going over common student issues, progressions, important cues, etc)
--classroom observations so that you can see the skills being taught to real students
--Shoulder Anatomy Course (includes 56 page manual)
--Core Anatomy Course (includes 33 page manual)
"This training was so much more about the 'why', instead of the 'how'. I fully expected it to be 'here is this move, these are the cues you can use for it', and really appreciated how much more it was based on learning how to teach mechanics and skill progressions. Rebekah is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and talented as an instructor. I left each session knowing so many new things, and was excited to be able to implement them into my own lessons and practice after each session."
~ Justine M.
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